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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1906

Page

3

Folks up Willow Creek theater notice and town chatter

Local items list theater ads and community notes from Hobson & Gove. Miss Teresa Swift and Miss Myrtle Jacobs visit the city. Joe Linn goes to West Point to visit family. tickets for The Folks up Willow Creek are on sale. Rev. M Payton and Rev W G Thorne conduct services. various residents travel to Ainsworth Davenport Redfield and Wayland for events and visits. Jan 23 performance date. announcements include auctions and school events with multiple named individuals and places.

Claude McCoy John Donovan Ed Harvey Ainsworth Vera Alberson Des Moines W. G. Thorne Riverside Isaac John Grush Winfield Frank Davidson Willow Creek

Half Pricing Elephant Delights Worcester Crowd

In a Worcester Post tale a boy named Mickey visits the circus and debates with the elephant called the half reasoning one. The elephant jokes about prices and tricks as Mickey quips about paying for a full ticket versus half price. The crowd cherishes the playful exchange before dismissal.

Mick Worcester Post

Local Visitors and Student Plans Noted in Safeguard

C J McWilliams visited his parents Mr and Mrs A McWilliams at Washington Saturday and returned home in the evening with his father who stayed a few days. Mrs M L Blankenhorn and two daughters from near Letts visited at the David Blankenhorn home from Friday to Monday. Mrs A G Long and Edna of Washington county came Saturday for a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs A J Brown. Jay Stappl went to Ames today to enroll as a student in an agricultural program. Safeguard Jan 18.

C. J. McWilliams A. McWilliams Washington Sle M. L. Blankenhorn Letts David Blankenhorn A. G. Long Edna Washington County A. J. Brown Jay Stappl Ames Safeguard

Standards and accusations in Indiana retail practices

J W Galloway told the Indiana Retail Merchants association that standard methods force non competitive prices from 8 to 17 cents a gallon. He accused the company of false brands and deception to secure a monopoly. Judge Woods addressed the meeting and Budd denounced parcel post as aiding mail order house expansion.

Fort Wayne Ind Indiana Retail Merchants’ Association J. W. Galloway

Stranger with gun arrested after threatening mail letters

In Jacksonville Florida a stranger who gained access to the postmaster's private office was found with a large revolver and placed under arrest. He had been writing threatening letters to post office officials claiming the government withholds his mail.

Jacksonville

Wreck near Hatteras may drown twelve aboard schooner

Twelve people eight men and four women are believed drowned after the schooner Robert L Stevenson wrecked off Hatteras. A see America first conference set for January 25 and 26 in Salt Lake City was announced. The Agriculture Department urges restocking game coverts in a new report while eighty volumes of signatures from women were sent to Washington. The Utah Mormon women oppose representation in the senate by a man with more than one wife.

Robert L. Stevenson Hatteras Salt Lake City Utah Department of Agriculture Washington Senate

Keck brothers visit city on business from Washington Iowa

Charles Keck and Elmer Keck of Washington Iowa were in the city on business on Wednesday Elmer is owner of Cedar Rapids Floral Co Cedar Rapids Republican dated January 19.

Arthur McMillan Burlington Bakker Charles Keck Elmer Keck Washington Iowa Cedar Rapids Floral& Co Cedar Rapids

Farm loan offer in Washington Iowa with special terms

An advertisement from Edmund D. Morrison of Washington Iowa markets farm loans in Washington County with ample funds, special prepayment privileges, and low interest. Call or write for details.

Washington County Edmund D. Morrison Washington Iowa

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Cures for Cuts and Burns

Springfield resident Mrs. Grant Sky testifies that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is an absolute housekeeping necessity for cuts wounds burns and skin eruptions. J N Stewart Druggist guarantees it at 25 cents.

Grant Sky Reynolds St Springfield Ill J. N. Stewart

See Marbourg H for lowal stock and poultry food

Local supplier Marbourg recognizes H as the contact for lowal stock and poultry food inquiries. The notice references 46-tf in connection with availability and ordering details.

Marbourg & H

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Frank L Wilson Dougherty Bros C. S. Lemmon J. A. Harwood South Side M. E Hobson & Gove's Teresa Swift Lem Cherry The Graham Jessie Anderson Crawfordsville Columbia Pharmacy Myrtle ‘Jacobs Joe Linn West Point Hobson &Gove's Stella Wideman Wayland Gene Rust Redfield Harrie Horne Davenport W. R. Stryker Herman Pauls LaPorte City W. P. Stoddard Centerville Brotherhood of St. Paul C. EK. Stevenson Mediapolis Dot Maxwell Tate F.s A. M. Simpson Cora Webb A. M. Gardner Bee Adams Lon Adams Lexington Keokuk County Mickey Chas. Weld Crosby’s McCall Bros New York I. Dooling Springfield District Court of the Court of Honor Society Dooling Springfield Assemblies of the Loyal Americans of the Republic Court of Honor Spring Trade Hobson & Gove
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